Platinum rallied for a fifth day in a row that took the price above that of gold for the first time in six months.
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Platinum and palladium ETCs surged on the news that yet another death occurred in a standoff between mineworkers and police as the strike at Impala Platinum’s… Continue reading
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After a correction in the fall of 2011, precious metals are recovering in 2012 with silver rising 28.1%, platinum 18.8% and gold up 12.3% this year to date. Continue reading
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Platinum is ‘supposed’ to be more expensive than gold. That paradigm shifted last fall when gold’s price overtook that of platinum. When you consider the price history of the two precious metals—platinum usually trades at… Continue reading
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Including all three precious metals in a portfolio provides greater diversification within the precious metal asset group, and offers reduced volatility, as each metal has unique economic properties. Continue reading
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Platinum and palladium (PGMs, or platinum group metals) also warrant serious investment consideration. Continue reading
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It’s time for platinum to start getting the attention it deserves as a precious metal. Continue reading
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There are many reasons why pension fund managers, private investors and even governments are adding bullion to their portfolios. Perhaps the most important reason for this shift is that bullion provides superior insurance in times of financial uncertainty. Continue reading
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The price of platinum could be “comfortably north of $1,900/oz” by the end of 2011 according to GFMS’ Platinum & Palladium Survey 2011, launched in London Thursday. Executive chairman Philip Klapwijk said that the price rise should be bolstered by, “higher investment on the back of a supportive macroeconomic environment and bullish gold prices.” Continue reading
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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is the biggest derivatives issuer of all U.S. banks, but it is busy below the radar, loading up its vaults with 50 troy ounce platinum bars. JPMorgan has been a large net physical platinum buyer in 2011, and it was also a big buyer in 2010. Continue reading
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Gold and silver often attract much of the media attention but analysts at RBC Capital Markets believe that the current sell-off in platinum makes the sector worth watching. Continue reading
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Following the Globe and Mail’s article rating the BMG BullionFund as the number one precious metals fund in Canada for 2011, Nick Barisheff, President and CEO of Bullion Management Group is featured on 680 News with their senior business editor Mike Eppel. Continue reading
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Gold ticked moderately higher Monday, getting some renewed buying interest on lingering concerns about Libya’s uprising. Pressure mounts on Moammar Gadhafi’s government as more cities in Libya are now under rebel control. Geopolitical concerns are… Continue reading
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This article takes an interesting look at platinum and palladium. Whilst much of the focus in recent years has been on gold and more recently silver, these two lesser invested and somewhat overlooked precious metals are also worth… Continue reading
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Platinum prices are recovering from multi-year lows and approaching levels not seen since the start of the economic crisis. Recent price action is impressive, showing that platinum has climbed 17% so far this year versus gold’s 4%. Fundamental supports include new investment products and signs of recovery for the global car sector. Continue reading
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